disputed lead, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
chased leaders, improved to dispute lead under 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed and hung left inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
in rear, trailing halfway, no impression straight, never a factor
slowly into stride and held up in rear, headway travelling well 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong and improved to lead near line
disputed lead, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong
dwelt, mid-division on outer, pushed along entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division, weakened straight, never a factor
mid-division on inner, weakened straight, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd briefly 1f out, no impression final furlong
STRATEGIC FORCE has returned to his best and was an impressive winner over the track and trip a fortnight ago. He had earlier finished close up behind Go Kart and Red All Star but should take care of that pair in his current mood and complete a quick double. Times In Anatefka, third in that race two weeks ago, hasn't won for over two years and though she's been running consistently well she's 6lb out of the handicap. Ken's Sam's dropped down to 6f for the first time last week and showed very good pace to finish third behind Ellaria but she's up against genuine speed merchants here. Eleuthera was racing off a 10lb higher mark last spring and has shown a bit more dash recently so he could go well at a fair price but Danz Gift was well beaten in this a year ago and disappointed earlier this month.
Go Kart (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Oneoveryou (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Strategic Force (IRE) 6-4fav (10-1) Broke well and led early, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress travelling well to lead over 1f out, ridden and drifted left inside final furlong, stayed on well, easily, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan beating Little Cupcake (8-8) by 3 1/4l, 14 ran.
Master Bond 50-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden and no impression straight, never a factor, 8th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Ellaria (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Eleuthera 16-1 (10-1) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Go Kart (10-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Danz Gift (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Oneoveryou (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
The Burnham Mare (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Went left start, towards rear, ridden 3f out, never involved, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Mysterious Glance (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Ken's Sam's (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon chased leaders in 3rd, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Ellaria (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Seaforth (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 14th 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong to 8th, no threat, 9th of 16, 6 3/4l behind Snoozing Indian (9-7) at Naas 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Lisadell Abi (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, challenged over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 7th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Buddha Boy (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Dnaneer (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Ellaria (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Red All Star (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Strategic Force (10-1) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Times In Anatefka (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Prominent and disputed lead, 2nd halfway, progress to lead briefly under 2f out, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, no impression on easy winner inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Strategic Force (10-1) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
